Madge paled. He'd cut off someone's hand? What was worse, he was bragging about it? I did. Another one that you've got to pick up if you liked this is Alice by Christina Henry. It's an incredibly dark re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland and it's also amazing. View all 7 comments. Jan 21, Kit Metaphors and Moonlight rated it really liked it Shelves: readbooks , reviewed , review-copy , fantasy , retelling , peter-pan-retelling.
This has not influenced my review. Also awesome was that Hook was a good guy! Well, kind of. She thought he was just a whackadoo and wanted him to leave her alone. And then her happy thoughts since you need to think happy thoughts to fly were about punching him lol. Madge was, however, a little too mature, jaded, and street-smart for her age. It was more of a plot-driven book. One other issue I had was that I noticed a few logic flaws.
How did no one in the city notice a flying ship above their heads? Why did Jane go back and abandon Madge when she was the one who refused to let Wendy send her to an orphanage? Everything was very gritty and realistically disgusting and disturbing. Recommended For: Anyone who wants a dark take on Peter Pan based on the original rather than the Disney version. Original Review Metaphors and Moonlight Jan 29, Sade rated it liked it.
It was never really explained why Peter was the way he was or why view spoiler [he killed the pan hid Katrina Monroe spins a sinister tale of Peter Pan, the lost boys, Neverland and the Darling Family.
View 2 comments. Nov 23, Rosemarie Short rated it it was amazing Shelves: fantasy , arc. Very few dark re-tellings actually live up to the dark part for me. Let me warn you now; All Darling Children is dark. I always preferred a bad guy so my interest always gravitated towards Hook — who is featured here in a new and interesting way; neither good nor bad but still playing a part.
I also loved the way Tiger Lily was written — a brave and fearless warrior who is trying to balance keeping her people alive with the need to stand up to Pan. The writing is perfect; the simplicity with which Monroe tells the story suits the brutality of the subject matter perfectly. However there are some scenes which will probably make you squirm. This is a must read for fans of retellings — if not for all the reasons above then most certainly for that ending.
Dec 06, Laura rated it really liked it Shelves: netgalley , fantasy , revised-classic , peter-pan. Did you find the story of Peter Pan strange, and slightly creepy? Did you find his games to be weird? Did you wonder why anyone would want to never grow up?
Then this book will appeal to you as not quite so much a retelling, but an extending of the story of Peter Pan and his island of lost boys. In this telling, the daughter of Jane is taken away to Neverland, but not totally willingly, and so she is not happy with this. And her grandmother, Wendy, has been trying to keep this from happening her Did you find the story of Peter Pan strange, and slightly creepy? And her grandmother, Wendy, has been trying to keep this from happening her entire life, but we what we think of as why is not really why.
This is a dark version of Peter, and yet true to the original story. Giving too much away, I feel, spoils it, but I feel this is quite a good extension of the story, and wraps some things up.
I would recommend it to those who loved the original, and those, like me, who thought there was something not quite right with Peter Pan. Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. Nov 23, Helen rated it it was ok Shelves: reviewed , young-adult , silly-in-a-bad-way , arc. And if you think that sounds like a mix that shouldn't work, you'd be right.
Reading about the cheesiness of Tinkerbell and Smee one minute, and then sacrificing Lost Boys to ensure the survival of the Island's magic the next is disconcerting. Madge is the granddaughter of Wendy Darling. Though how that works when Wendy Darling was 12 or 13 in the early s, and Madge is 14 in the present day, I have This takes the Disney version of Peter Pan and mixes in a big dollop of The Lord of the Flies.
Though how that works when Wendy Darling was 12 or 13 in the early s, and Madge is 14 in the present day, I have no idea.
Anyway, she goes to Neverland with Peter Pan searching for her lost mother and the truth about her family. Once there she realises that Peter Pan is a dictator, ruling through fear and murdering anyone who stands against him. Madge is a very underdeveloped character. She never shows any personality of her own, her only conversations with other people involve her sneering at them. Supposedly she is trying to find the truth about her family, but never displays any actual motivation towards doing anything about it.
Pan himself is much more interesting, but for me the best character in the book is the lovely Slightly. A sweet, charming boy, he is Madge's only potential ally in the Lost Boys. I wasn't convinced by the story in this - there was a lot alluded to but never fully explained and Madge just ran around reacting to things and generally being unpleasant. Even her own hunger she is only aware of because Pan hears her stomach growling!
The story never got going and the battle at the end was a big anticlimax. I received a free copy from the publisher in return for an honest review. Nov 20, Karen Mace rated it really liked it Shelves: e-books , netgalley.
I am always intrigued by re tellings of fairy tales so when I saw that this was all about Peter Pan and Neverland my interest was captured and what a dark, twisted, fun read it has been!
I've always thought the character of Peter Pan was one of the most complicated and this reworking just adds to the complex and evil character that he really seems to be! This is based around the Darling children, mainly Madge who is a very unhappy teenager under the rule of Grandma Wendy. She tries many times to I am always intrigued by re tellings of fairy tales so when I saw that this was all about Peter Pan and Neverland my interest was captured and what a dark, twisted, fun read it has been!
She tries many times to run away but is always thwarted, but one night she manages to break free and is determined to head to Chicago where she is sure her mother Jane is, despite her Grandma telling her she was dead. But she soon ends up a long way from Chicago and is immersed in the world of Neverland that seems to attract all the generations of Darling children The Darling link with Neverland and Pan is fully explored in this dark adventure, and the current story is also littered with extracts from Wendys' diary of her time in Neverland and how her time there was definitely no Disney fairy story!
All the favourite characters are involved in this story -Hook, Smee, The Lost Boys - and I really loved the fresh approach to the story and how you are often left wondering just who to trust and believe as many of the characters have such dark sides! There is violence and swearing so be warned if you are easily offended by such goings on! A fabulously entertaining read! I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of the book courtesy of the publishers and NetGalley.
Nov 07, Michelegg rated it really liked it. I finished this book and wanted to rub my hands together and cackle with glee. It was fabulous. Dark and violent and absolutely not Disney's version of Peter Pan in any way shape or form, and definitely not a version you'd want your kids to read.
Madge, Wendy Darling's granddaughter, goes in search of her mother, and winds up in Neverland with Peter Pan. But none are the sweet characters of our childhoods.
This Neverlan I finished this book and wanted to rub my hands together and cackle with glee. This Neverland is violent and gory and very scary. And I loved every minute of it. We also get to spend some time reading Wendy's journal about her time in Neverland and we meet her brother Michael and discover what happened in their lives once they came home from adventuring with Peter Pan.
What a fascinating book and I can't even imagine what must go on in this authors head, she's simply brilliant to write a version of Peter Pan that most would never dream of. And I loved that. I highly recommend this book to lovers of scary adventure and those who don't mind their favorite childhood movies becoming dark and a little horrific.
Oh and that twist and the ending? Pretty much the best things ever. Ok, so I almost didn't read it, dismissing it as a YA novel, but then again I wasn't able to resist a twist on my all time favorite stories and I'm glad I didn't, because this was kind of awesome. Sort of YA at first maybe, but definitely not as the book progresses, it's a story about kids, but it may be too dark for kids Monroe reimagines Neverland in a distinctively sinister light and its most famous resident ever more so Ok, so I almost didn't read it, dismissing it as a YA novel, but then again I wasn't able to resist a twist on my all time favorite stories and I'm glad I didn't, because this was kind of awesome.
Monroe reimagines Neverland in a distinctively sinister light and its most famous resident ever more so as a young charming lethal sociopath, obsessed with the eponymous Darling children. Disturbing in the best possible way, with love, revenge and a notable feminist twist, this was tons of fun to read. I'm not sure the ages of the Darling women works logistically, especially Wendy's, but that really isn't all that salient in the book where so many things did work.
Very enjoyable, particularly for fans of the original. Thanks Netgalley. Nov 16, Pop Bop rated it really liked it Shelves: reviewed. Barrie's "Peter Pan" is a creepy book loaded with disturbing undercurrents. This book moves us from the pagan pastoral, natural, and seductive God Pan to the post-Christian demonic Pan, with a vengeance.
I'll try to avoid plot spoilers while getting across a more impressionistic sense of the book. So, think "Lord of the Flies" meets a handbook about recovering from domestic partner abuse.
Or, think about that Twilight Zone episode, "It's A Good Life" , in which Billy Mumy can disappear anyone who displeases him, just by thinking them away. The plots aren't the same, but the general sense of dread, fear and loathing is.
The author does a magnificent job of redrawing all of the Barrie characters as victims of Pan and of Neverland. There have been a number of books recently that reposition Hook as a sympathetic figure, and indeed Hook emerges here as a noble, if wryly detached, figure.
The conflict revolves around Pan and three generations of Darling women, with Wendy just the tip of the generational iceberg, but with her brothers Michael and John always present figures as well.
This is a violent book that doesn't shy away from the grim and gruesome. Indeed, with a central character who is basically a psychotic, manipulative and dangerously unbalanced madman it's pretty hard to see how the book could have been constructed otherwise.
That said, though, this is not simply a slasher or horror story. The tale is carefully crafted; the suspense ratchets up precisely, and the pacing alternates among the rueful, the sad, action, heartbreaking loss, despair, courage, and touches of both light and dark. There are both effective set pieces and recurring themes that drive the book forward as secrets are revealed and the past is uncovered, so it's also a bit of a mystery. The one thing it assuredly is not, though, is a happy theme park romp.
At bottom, Peter Pan is such a conflicted and unusual character, and the whole idea of Neverland is so unbalanced and vaguely disquieting, it makes sense that someone decided finally to pull out all of the stops. Well, this is it, and it's a ripper.
Please note that I received a free advance ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book. View 1 comment. Nov 02, Christopher Schmitz rated it it was amazing.
Madge is a street-tough girl with a mouth and the desire to get away. When she finally succeeds at escaping the clutches of her villainous family she is whisked away by an odd boy to can fly. All the important figures are present in the book, along with the tension and relationship drama one would expect from a YA novel. One thing is certain as Madge spends time with Peter and his tribe: Madge is not Wendy. As a big fan of the original I was pleased that she had done such a good job with the material.
Nov 02, Kate Moretti rated it it was amazing. This book is so smartly written, so chilling. It made me want to go back and read the original Pan, and had a real Lord of the Flies feel to it. All these feral, lawless children and how quickly they turn evil. Warning: there is some gore, which never bothers me but if you're expecting a fairy tale, you should be forewarned. It's not gratuitous or over the top, but sensitive readers might be bothered. Overall, a dark, disturbing, yet adroitly written, tale that may or may not have ruined my childhood and I will certainly be thinking of this book next time I'm at Disney World and waiting in line for Peter Pan's Flight.
Nov 30, L. Falconer rated it it was amazing. Occasionally I come upon a book that compels me to keep reading even when life's responsibilities forbid it. This is one of those books. What a delightfully dark and wicked take on the Peter Pan story. It takes everything you thought you knew about Never Never Land and turns it upside down and inside out.
The ending elicited from me a satisfied, twisted little chuckle, appealing well to my darker side, and I'll never look at Peter Pan quite the same again.
This is a story that will live on in my Occasionally I come upon a book that compels me to keep reading even when life's responsibilities forbid it.
This is a story that will live on in my mind for a long time to come. An excellent read for those who enjoy dark fiction! This is the sinister version of Peter Pan—the version that is only for grownups. The wild romp starts with runaway, Madge—yes Madge, being bewitched by Peter and carried off into the night to Never, Neverland. But little in Neverland is what you remember if you are basing it on the tame Disney version of the tale.
Dangers lie in wait everywhere. There was just a little too much gore for this sensitive stomach. However, those with a stronger constitution will probably love this dark version!
For those who worry about indie books being unreadable due to grammar and formatting errors fear not here, this books is flawless in that regard.
Jan 10, Tricia rated it it was amazing. Peter Pan is one of my favorite stories! The Admiralty confirmed last night that he had passed away on the High Seas as a result of an unfortunate accident aboard his own vessel.
Levent Niendorff Supporter. Does Peter Pan kill? Barrie's works. The Lost Boys are children who fell out of their prams while babies. Nayem Endresen Supporter. Is Captain Hook Peter Pan's father? In the film adaptation of Peter Pan , Captain Hook is portrayed by English actor Jason Isaacs, who also plays the role of George Darling, Wendy's father , following the tradition of the original play.
Hook is feared and ruthless, but also gentlemanly. Xiaoqiu Beckmann Supporter. Who is the father of Peter Pan? Peter Pan. Why does Peter Pan never grow up? Answer and Explanation: Peter Pan loved Neverland because it was the place where he could explore and have adventures. He never had to grow up in Neverland.
Maryori Meleira Beginner. How old is Peter Pan in the book? It's 14 he is an old boy near 15, he yet not turned in an teen. He is imature. Constanta Weischede Beginner. Is Peter Pan an orphan? In Starcatchers he is said to be an orphan , though his friends Molly and George discover who his parents are in Rundoon. In Hook, Peter remembers his parents, specifically his mother, who wanted him to grow up and go to the best schools in London to become a judge and have a family life.
Ask A Question. Co-authors: Updated On: 25th May, Views: 1, Similar Asks. Who are Nick Cannon's parents? Michael begs George not to do so, but he angrily refuses and drags Nana all the way out, while Michael is holding onto her tail, but he is forced to let go by Mary and he sadly waves at Nana. She is heartbroken as she never sleeps in her dog house. George feels sympathy for her while roping her up because he believes that she is a dog, not a nursemaid, and that Wendy, John, and Michael aren't puppies but people, and need to grow up eventually.
When George and Mary leave for the party, Mary asks if Wendy, John, and Michael will be okay without Nana, because Wendy mentioned about capturing Peter Pan's shadow the previous night at the window. George calls the whole thing garbage and tells Mary that she's as bad as they are and that it's no wonder that Wendy is getting crazy ideas. George isn't seen throughout the film until the end when he and Mary are returning home from the party, and he brings Nana back in.
He also has changed his mind about Wendy and decides to let her stay in the nursery after all confirming his wife's earlier remark that he was only upset about not finding his cuff links.
When he and Mary get into there, they find Wendy asleep on the window seat, but she soon wakes up and tells them about their adventures in Neverland with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys and fighting off Captain Hook to which George has heard enough and turns away to go to bed until he looks out the window. As the film closes, he watches a cloud shaped like the Jolly Roger along with Wendy, Mary, and Nana, and recognizes it from his childhood.
He starts to understand once again that some fantasies may be real after all. George doesn't appear in the sequel isn't mentioned by any one of the characters including Wendy. He has either passed away prior or has moved to a new home, as Wendy's family now lives in the Darling House.
George and the rest of the Darling family appear in the second season of the ABC fairy tale drama. He is portrayed by Andrew Airlie.
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